Keith Ellison Wants to Block Lobbyist Money From the DNC

As if we needed another reason to confirm Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison as the DNC’s next chairman, the Progressive Rep. has spoken out vocally this week in support of ending the allowance of lobbyist funds to the Democratic party.

Ellison’s promise has echoes of Senator Bernie Sanders’ campaign as he, too, barred all SuperPAC and lobbyist cash from his presidential ambitions.

Ellison, who has been compared to Sanders before, seems to understand just how vital campaign finance reform is to many progressives across the nation. …..continue reading